Clinical Nurse Specialist for Colorectal Cancer
Band 7
Depending on experience within previous roles, this is an opportunity to develop registered nurses into experienced specialist nursing staff. Opportunity for appointment as Band 6 to develop to a Band 7 once competency is complete.
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to apply for a post of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Colorectal Cancer at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will join the existing experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert clinical and supportive care for patients with Colorectal Cancer. We are seeking an experienced nurse with the ability to work autonomously under pressure in this busy specialty. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills are necessary. Experience of nursing patients with colorectal cancer is essential. We are a dynamic, cohesive multidisciplinary colorectal team, all of whom are committed to the delivery of a high-quality service.
About Us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Working as part of the Colorectal Cancer multidisciplinary team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will ensure that patients, relatives, and staff have access to expert colorectal cancer support during the patient pathway. In collaboration with the clinicians, the post holder will have responsibility for providing a progressive and innovative service for the nursing care and ongoing management of patients suffering from colorectal cancers throughout treatment, follow-up, and where appropriate within palliative care. The post holder will advance the role by integrating the four key aspects of clinical practice, service management, education, and research whilst collaborating closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor standards of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Nursing Degree
* Recognised teaching qualification e.g., 997/998, Mentor/Assessment or equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Advanced Communication training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
* Post basic specialist qualification or willing to undertake
* Endoscopy Qualification
* Oncology Qualification
* Counselling Experience
Skills
Essential
* Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
* Liaison, influencing, and negotiation skills
* Documentation of a high standard - Report Writing
* IT Literacy
* Caseload and workload management skills
Desirable
* Audit skills - Data collection and analytical skills
* Presentation skills
* IT technology development
* Experience in management of whole systems provision of care
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of Operational Management in a clinical setting
* Knowledge/experience of specialist knowledge or interest in specialty
* Maintaining patient information databases
* Making direct referrals to members of MDT
* Working in partnership with internal and external agencies
Desirable
* Evidence of primary care health delivery strategy
* Finance and budget management
* Development of clinical practice
* Strategic development of health initiatives
* Development of education and training
* Knowledge of Commissioning services
Employer Details
Employer Name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
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